Cosmetic compositions containing the fat of Shorea robusta

Abstract

An anhydrous or aqueous cosmetic composition contains, as an oily phase, the fat of Shorea robusta or a mixture of the fat of Shorea robusta and a cosmetically acceptable oil, another fat or wax. The cosmetic composition can be a cream, an emulsion or any other composition containing or comprising an oily phase.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A cosmetic composition in the form of an emulsion for application to the skin comprising 4-60 weight percent oil phase and 30 to 90 weight percent water phase, said oil phase comprising 2 to 20 weight percent of the fat of Shorea robusta based on the total weight of said composition and at least one substance or material providing for the particular cosmetic desired. 
     
     
       2. The cosmetic composition of claim 1 wherein the fat of Shorea robusta has the following characteristics: melting point (°C.)-30 to 38.5,   density (30° C.)-0.860 to 0.900,   index of refraction (40° C.)-1.4560 to 1.4580,   index of saponification-180 to 220,   iodine index-36 to 42,   acid index-from 0.1 to 18.9, and   nonsaponifiables (%)-0.73 to 2.2.   
     
     
       3. The cosmetic composition of claim 1 which also includes, as an antioxidant, from about 0.002 to 0.2 percent by weight based on the total weight of said composition, at least one of butyl hydroxyanisole, butylhydroxytoluene or a mixture thereof. 
     
     
       4. The cosmetic composition of claim 1 which also includes an emulsifying agent present in an amount from 1 to 20 weight percent. 
     
     
       5. The cosmetic composition of claim 4 wherein said emulsifying agent is present in an amount from 2 to 12 weight percent. 
     
     
       6. A cosmetic composition in the form of an emulsion for application to the skin comprising 4 to 60 weight percent oil phase, 30 to 90 weight percent water phase and 1 to 20 weight percent emulsifying agent, said oil phase comprising 2 to 20 weight percent of the fat of Shorea robusta based on the total weight of said composition, said fat of Shorea robusta having the following characteristics: melting point (°C.)-30 to 38.5,   density (30° C.)-0.860 to 0.900   index of refraction (40° C.)-1.4560 to 1.4580,   index of saponification-180 to 220,   
     
     
       iodine index-36 to 42, acid index-from 0.1 to 18.9 and   nonsaponifiables (%)-0.73 to 2.2 and at least one substance or material providing for the particular cosmetic desired.